Description

Parthian Empire: Artabanos I (Arsakes II) (211-185 BC). AR Drachm (3.87g/ 16mm). Rhagai-Arsakeia(?) mint. Struck circa 211-209 BC. Head left, wearing bashlyk / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on backless throne, holding bow; to right, eagle standing facing, head left. Sellwood 6.1; A&S Type 6/1; cf. Sunrise 241-3 (for type); cf. Shore 4. Extremely fine. From The Zabel collection (Pat Zabel).